Re: [Elecraft] KX3 CW Memory

2024-10-02 Thread Bob Wilson, N6TV
ts) to simulate tapping the dot and dash paddles in the right sequence at a certain speed, so you wouldn't have to program the memories by sending on the paddle yourself. But writing new code to do that is probably not worth the effort. 73, Bob, N6TV ___

[Elecraft] OT: regulation quality of Astron SS-25 power supply?

2024-09-24 Thread Bob McGraw
Just measured my SS-25 using my Fluke 77.   Measured at the power supply terminals. 14.10 volts with 1.0 amp load   (radio receive) 14.01 volts with a 17.5 amp load (radio 110 watts carrier) I find a change of 0.09 volts to be acceptable for the load applied. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 9/24/2024 9

[Elecraft] Question about 120 volts vs. 240 volts house supply to KPA 500

2024-09-20 Thread Bob McGraw
, the service is protected by 2 individual 20 amp breakers.  I did not use a ganged 2 pole breaker. No ground issues, no hum issues, no buzz issues and no RFI issues. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 9/20/2024 12:00 AM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 11 Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 10:34:35 -0600

[Elecraft] Soundcard choice for K3s on Linux help needed

2024-09-20 Thread Bob McGraw
work.   This is far from accurate! 73 Bob, K4TAX On 9/20/2024 12:00 AM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: I have heard what you describe which seem to invariably be sounds from MS Windows. -- You don’t get to choose how you’re going to die or when. You can only decide how you’re going to

[Elecraft] K3 goes deaf when set to 12W or more

2024-09-16 Thread Bob McGraw
:  http://k9yc.com/GroundingAndAudio.pdf 73 Bob, K4TAX On 9/16/2024 12:53 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 23 Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2024 10:45:07 -0400 From: Ken WA8JXM To: Martin Schmiedel Cc:elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 goes deaf when set to 12W or more

[Elecraft] Soundcard choice for K3s on Linux help needed

2024-09-16 Thread Bob McGraw
.  For WSJT-X modes, use Data A. My viewpoint:  More equipment + more cables  =  more issues. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 9/16/2024 12:53 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 15 Date: Sun, 15 Sep 2024 09:35:50 -0400 From: Jim Bruce To:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Soundcard

[Elecraft] K3 Power Issues

2024-09-04 Thread Bob McGraw
Have you checked the 5.0 volt reference value In the CONFIG Menu at ADC REF?  See page 57 in the manual under CONFIG Menu for instructions.   This will/can affect things like rigs supply voltage. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 9/4/2024 3:49 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 22 Date

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Shuts Down

2024-09-01 Thread Bob McGraw
and do not rely on what "others" have said. Again, more incorrect "old ham lore". 73 Bob, K4TAX On 9/1/2024 12:20 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 7 Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:12:45 -0400 From: "Dave New, N8SBE" To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re:

[Elecraft] K3 shuts down

2024-09-01 Thread Bob McGraw
this makes it much worse.  Just more contact connections to add resistance to the current path. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 9/1/2024 12:20 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 6 Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2024 12:24:48 +0100 From: G4GNX To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 shuts

Re: [Elecraft] K4D info

2024-07-28 Thread Bob Schwerdlin via Elecraft
Thanks for the info.  I appreciate it. Bob, WG9L K4F #304 On 7/28/2024 1:17 PM, Bill Weaver wrote: Logitech MX Mechanical w/Clicky switches. They make models with different (soft) switches in the MX line. They probably have other 3 channel keyboards models in their product line also. My

Re: [Elecraft] K4D info

2024-07-28 Thread Bob Schwerdlin via Elecraft
Bill, Which make and model multi-channel keyboard are you using? Thanks, Bob, WG9L On 7/28/2024 12:53 PM, Bill Weaver wrote: I use a multi-channel keyboard and mouse. Channel #1 is MacOS, channel #2 is Windows and channel #3 is the K4. That way it only costs an extra USB receiver. 73, Bill

Re: [Elecraft] PTT-Key Settings won't save

2024-07-05 Thread Bob Wilson, N6TV
o if the keying problem returns, simply perform this procedure again. Then set CONFIG:PTT-KEY to UNSAFE and there will be no more hassles. 73, Bob, N6TV On Thu, Jul 4, 2024 at 5:42 PM W3FPR wrote: > Frank, > > Yes it should bring up RTS-DTR after the port is polled. > When running wit

[Elecraft] PTT-Key Settings won't saven I

2024-07-04 Thread Bob McGraw
le of applications that I rarely use and they control the radio correctly.  So I'd say the configuration is handled by and saved the application and NOT the radio. One MUST always shut the K3S down by the power switch on the front panel, and never by the power supply. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 7/4

[Elecraft] K4 AM Transmit Bandwith and AM Receive

2024-06-02 Thread Bob Gale
What is the AM transmit bandwith on the K4, and is it adjustable? Also, has AM receive been activated on the K4, and if so, AM selectable sideband sync detector? Bob W2VGD __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

[Elecraft] Can't find release notes for K4 version R35

2024-04-10 Thread Bob
I installed version R35 today, but didn't see any release notes as part of the update, or on the elecraft website itself. Any idea what has changed? 73, Bob, WB4SON __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/lis

Re: [Elecraft] Weird K-3 Power Behavior

2024-04-06 Thread Bob McGraw
hair splitting issue. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 4/6/2024 2:03 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: Hmmm ... I thought that the ALC started AT the 5th bar and the first 4 bars were sort of a VU-meter.  Hence Don's occasional advice, "4 full bars and the 5th occasionally flickering."  I've been known to

[Elecraft] Weird K-3 Power Behavior

2024-04-06 Thread Bob McGraw
to prevent any potential power overshoot.  After the initial transmission at the new power setting, the remainder of transmissions are at the proper power level setting. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 4/5/2024 5:50 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 14 Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2024 21:03:20

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 239, Issue 12

2024-03-30 Thread Bob McGraw
radio will do the rest. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 3/30/2024 7:37 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 7 Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:18:59 -0400 From: Pete Smith N4ZR To:kpa1...@groups.io, Elecraft Support, Elecraft List Subject: [Elecraft] Erratic KPA-1500 behavior Message-ID

[Elecraft] K3S help needed

2024-03-24 Thread Bob McGraw
THANKS for posting the result and efforts which took place to get you up and running.   I hope you enjoy your K3S as much as I've enjoyed mine. 73 Bob, K4TAX Message: 18 Date: Sat, 23 Mar 2024 16:49:27 -0400 From: Carol Richards To:elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3s Messa

Re: [Elecraft] Dust Covers

2024-01-20 Thread Bob
Here is a direct link to Elecraft covers. https://www.jse-repair.com/product-category/dust-covers-2/dust-covers/elecraft/ Bob KA9MDP On Sat, Jan 20, 2024 at 11:42 AM David Rutledge via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > www.jse-repair.com866-457-3777sa...@jse-repair.com &g

[Elecraft] KAT 500 Loses Match

2024-01-13 Thread Bob McGraw
Bob, K4TAX On 1/13/2024 3:58 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 5 Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2024 23:28:09 -0600 From: "Michael Reynolds, NO6O" To:elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT 500 Loses Match Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; for

[Elecraft] Beware of junk mail:

2024-01-06 Thread Bob McGraw
an spam and junk e-mail address list. That is how most of the junk e-mail originates. 73 Bob, K4TAX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

Re: [Elecraft] Beware of junk mail: "four pictures to you from Elecraft List"

2024-01-03 Thread Bob
magic is the delete option Bob KA9MDP On Wed, Jan 3, 2024 at 09:25 jerry wrote: > Once you find the initial IP address in the headers, you can use any > number > of online searches to find out who it belongs to. If you get a notice > from > "Fedex", and it's from a

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 236, Issue 8

2023-12-15 Thread Bob McGraw
expensive to build and replace a board than pay a good tech a few hours for troubleshooting. As the say, "I've been there, and I've done that". 73 Bob, K4TAX On 12/15/2023 11:57 AM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 9 Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2023 13:57:33 -0500 F

[Elecraft] User's Dilemma

2023-12-15 Thread Bob McGraw
equipment to do so. There were other reasons as well, but I agree with Joe, W4TV, the expert knowledge base is in Watsonville. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 12/15/2023 11:57 AM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 5 Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2023 13:03:23 -0500 From: "Joe Subich, W4TV" T

[Elecraft] Noise from KAT500?

2023-12-04 Thread Bob McGraw
 The KPA500 at the station only matches the transmitter to the transmission line and likewise for the receiver.   It does not change the match between the antenna and transmission line, thus the SWR and related loss from SWR remains. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 12/4/2023 8:07 AM, elecraft-requ

[Elecraft] KX3 2M amp

2023-12-04 Thread Bob McGraw
I use an external VHF amp with my transverter.  Works great!   Do be mindful of the amp switching time. The relay switching time is about 15 ms.   I prefer to use hardwire PTT as opposed to using RF detection to switch the amp. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 12/4/2023 8:07 AM, elecraft-requ

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 236, Issue 2

2023-12-03 Thread Bob McGraw
.  After all, that is 1/4 wavelength on 40M. As to what's in the neighborhood, that's another issue out of my control. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 12/3/2023 9:52 AM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 14 Date: Sun, 3 Dec 2023 05:19:39 + From: Bill Johnson To:"j...@audios

[Elecraft] Noise from KAT500?

2023-12-03 Thread Bob McGraw
Just power it from the transceiver power supply and all will be resolved.   There is no point in making life complex. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 12/3/2023 9:52 AM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 8 Date: Sun, 3 Dec 2023 01:48:45 + From: W2HX To: Michael Carter, Elecraft Reflector

[Elecraft] Duty Cycle of FT8 #Elecraft

2023-11-13 Thread Bob McGraw
real numbers might be and publish the results.  To be fair, one needs an accurate power meter and a known good 50 ohm resistive load and a little math. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 11/13/2023 8:03 AM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 1 Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2023 09:27:18 -0500 From: Pete

[Elecraft] K3S Split Operation

2023-11-06 Thread Bob McGraw
Not only does one have to return the QSL cards, but they must turn in their EXTRA Class license for a Technician Class license. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 11/6/2023 2:36 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: I wonder how I can work split then on my K3/10 without a 2nd RX...do I have to return

[Elecraft] K3S Split Operation

2023-11-06 Thread Bob McGraw
knob) 5.   VFO A is the receive frequency. That's it. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 11/6/2023 2:36 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 8 Date: Sun, 5 Nov 2023 21:12:15 -0500 From: Richard To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] K3S Split Operation Message-ID: Content-Type: text/pla

[Elecraft] Digital mode power handling for KAT3

2023-10-12 Thread Bob McGraw
If I did my math correct, FT-8 is 46.42% duty cycle.     13+15 = 28.  Therefore (13/28)*100= 46.42% 73 Bob, K4TAX On 10/12/2023 7:33 AM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 17 Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2023 21:40:19 -0700 From: David Gilbert To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 234, Issue 3

2023-10-12 Thread Bob McGraw
0163 since 8/2015 at rated output, 100 watts, on all modes, SSB, CW, FT-8, and a couple of others with out any issues or concerns.   I also run the power supply voltage at 14.5 at the radio during transmit and 14.8 during receive. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 10/12/2023 7:33 AM, elecraft-requ...@mailm

[Elecraft] KPA500 / KAT500 and W2 watt meter question

2023-10-12 Thread Bob McGraw
, Figure 1 Cabling Diagram, is the better and safer way to configure the system.  NO key line interrupter is needed. As to the Kenwood, I have no knowledge of the system. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 10/12/2023 7:33 AM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 15 Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2023 23:02:09 +

[Elecraft] Digital mode power handling for KAT3

2023-10-12 Thread Bob McGraw
Ken: I have a K3S with the internal tuner.  I find no issues nor concerns in running 100 watts in any mode.  Page 79 of the manual does not address any reduced power requirement other than operating with a 20:1 SWR (20 watts). 73 Bob, K4TAX On 10/12/2023 7:33 AM, elecraft-requ

[Elecraft] KPA500 / KAT500 and W2 watt meter question

2023-10-10 Thread Bob McGraw
menu PWR SET to Per Band. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 10/10/2023 7:18 AM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 23 Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2023 05:17:26 -0700 From: Glenn Maclean To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KPA500 / KAT500 and W2 watt meter question Message-ID: <3a0e28e4-8

[Elecraft] Elecraft] Behringer XM1800S Mic

2023-09-28 Thread Bob McGraw
Shure SM-58 very successfully.   Both sound good but a bit different. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 9/28/2023 8:31 AM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 15 Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2023 13:29:16 + (UTC) From: E-mail-Server To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" Subject: [Elecraft] Behring

[Elecraft] Yamaha CM500

2023-08-07 Thread Bob McGraw
I have the Koss SB-45.  Works great and sounds good both ways although I don't normally use a headset.   I do find, as I recall, it has a dynamic mike element and does exhibit a good amount of proximity effect.  Uh, maybe that is the SB-40.  One is dynamic and one is electrect. ??? 73

Re: [Elecraft] A dumb question about lightning

2023-07-31 Thread Bob McGraw
telling or writing. 73 Bob, K4TAX Message: 20 Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2023 13:20:06 -0700 From: Fred Jensen To: Geoffrey Feldman Cc:elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] A dumb question about lightning Message-ID:<87985aa1-b606-cec8-f07c-5edbadbdc...@gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plai

[Elecraft] A dumb question about lightning

2023-07-28 Thread Bob McGraw
ture. (C)  Each piece of equipment should be bonded to a common point such as the station power supply , using dedicated bonding jumpers. All efforts are toward mitigation of lightning damage. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 7/28/2023 4:14 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 19 From: Al

[Elecraft] K3 Power hunting on FT-8

2023-07-23 Thread Bob McGraw
r the writer of the ALC routine. This prevents power hunting.  The actual Automatic Level Control (ALC) starts AFTER the 5th bar. 73 Bob, K4TAX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elec

[Elecraft] K3 Power-hunting on FT8

2023-07-23 Thread Bob McGraw
WNERS MANUAL and do what the manufacturer says. (W4TV) What "others" told is frankly just OLD HAM LORE. The more it is told the more incorrect it becomes. There is a correct or right way, and there are many incorrect or wrong ways. I don't find any in b

[Elecraft] Is KX3 going obsolete

2023-07-18 Thread Bob McGraw
AMEN   Just keep on keeping on. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 7/18/2023 11:43 AM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Good grief.? Get a life.? Not everything in this world is racist, discriminatory or homophobic. In fact, I'm old enough to remember when being discriminating was a virtue, a si

[Elecraft] Field Day Operation

2023-07-12 Thread Bob McGraw
ughed at and called a LID.  RTFM There is absolutely NO reason for transmitting a dirty or distorted or wide signal.    NONE!  If your signal is dirty, distorted, or wide, it is clearly the fault of the operator. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 7/12/2023 3:33 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Me

[Elecraft] K3s Receive EQ

2023-06-26 Thread Bob McGraw
Jim, K9YC, says about this.  In order, attenuate first and boost last.  There is less phase distortion. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 6/26/2023 8:13 AM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 20 Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2023 02:05:33 -0400 From: Richard To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] K3s Rec

[Elecraft] FS8Call Eureka

2023-06-05 Thread Bob McGraw
USB for all bands.   The data convention is always USB regardless of band. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 6/5/2023 9:58 AM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 6 Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2023 06:33:29 + (UTC) From: Karl W Hubbard To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] FS8Call Eureka Message-ID

[Elecraft] JS8call

2023-06-05 Thread Bob McGraw
When switching to Data/Packet be sure the radio RX BW is 2.7 kHz.  The BW info is stored by mode in the radio. On WSJT-X Wide Graph, set the Bin/Pixel value to 4. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 6/5/2023 9:58 AM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 1 Date: Wed, 31 May 2023 12:53:32 -0400

Re: [Elecraft] Odd K-3 Symptom

2023-05-30 Thread Bob McGraw
thod. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 5/29/2023 8:45 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 12 Date: Mon, 29 May 2023 07:54:54 -0400 From: Pete Smith N4ZR To:elecraft...@yahoogroups.com, Elecraft List , "n1mmloggerp...@groups.io" Subject: [Elecraft] Odd K-3 Symptom

[Elecraft] N6TV Product Announcement - new "K-ON" plugin for K3, K3S, and K4

2023-05-14 Thread Bob Wilson, N6TV
connecting the K-ON plugin has no surprise side effects. The rig's POWER switch and PS0; commands continue to function normally, so the rig shuts down properly while the module remains connected, as shown in the videos. You can still connect a RemoteRig box in parallel with no issues either; i

[Elecraft] Where to put the wattmeter

2023-04-13 Thread Bob McGraw
them in the feedline where an unknown impedance exist, one will also have a false power indication. Exceptions are a calculating power meter that measures both voltage and current to determine power.  Most power meters I find in ham usage are only voltage sensing devices. That's all. 73

[Elecraft] P3 woes - repaired but now claims my K3s, puts out 873W!

2023-04-10 Thread Bob McGraw
a 50 ohm dummy load or place it in the RF path which is 50 ohms nonreactive. 73 Bob, K4TAX Message: 2 Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2023 16:15:31 -0600 From: Alan Bloom To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [P3] P3 woes - repaired but now claims my K3s puts out 873W! Message-ID: <3fbef

[Elecraft] Mysterious T

2023-03-16 Thread Bob McGraw
Page 12 in the manual states;  "T indicates FM/Tone, CW/DATA text decode, or AM-Sync auto-tracking." 73 Bob, K4TAX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] Elecraft 80M SSB Net Report

2023-01-30 Thread Bob McGraw
are very easy hunting when operating in the Advanced or Extra frequency segment of any band. A good operator, selecting 3 kHz above or below any net is good operating practice.   For those that insist on transmitting wide band audio, do so at your on risk. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 1/30/2023 12

[Elecraft] Diversity

2023-01-17 Thread Bob Perkins
I have both a Flex 6600 and Apache Labs Anan 7000. Both of them do diversity, though the Apache Labs handles it by far the best. I don't have a K4 to compare to them with. Bob NN5D __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qt

Re: [Elecraft] Diversity

2023-01-16 Thread Bob Perkins
I have both a Flex 6600 and Apache Labs 7000. Both of them do diversity, though the Apache Labs handles it the best. I don't have a K4 to try. Bob NN5D On Mon, Jan 16, 2023 at 12:00 PM Dale Boresz wrote: > Steve, > > AFAIK, only the FLEX radios with TWO SCU's (2nd IDENTI

[Elecraft] KPA1500 Faulting for High SWR inappropriately

2022-12-19 Thread Bob McGraw
feed line or lightning protection device is breaking down under power.   The SWR meter won't show this. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 12/19/2022 4:55 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 19 Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2022 20:59:21 + From: "David F. Reed" To:"elecraft@mailman

[Elecraft] K3 EZ link

2022-12-05 Thread Bob McGraw
Pro machine.  I did have to install Microsoft Framework 2.0. 73 Bob, K4TAX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This

[Elecraft] Running high power

2022-11-23 Thread Bob McGraw
I do not use any external station ground. Lightning protection is accomplished outside of the house. Hope this helps. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 11/23/2022 9:58 AM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 13 Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2022 22:36:46 + (UTC) From: Al Lorona To: Elecraft Reflector Su

[Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

2022-11-02 Thread Bob McGraw
y case, I've tweaked the numbers a wee bit to suit my voice and my microphone choice. Listen to your signal by recording it and then playing it back from the various SDR remote receivers around the country.    That way you know how your station sounds. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 11/2/20

[Elecraft] KPA1500 RELIABILITY

2022-11-01 Thread Bob Perkins
I've owned a KPA1500 for 13 months now, and am very pleased. After being a ham for 59 years, I've used several both tube and solid state amps. Today in my shack, I have 3 amplifiers, and all three are solid state/LDMOS units, including a Palstar and a Flex. The KPA1500 is hands down my preferred

Re: [Elecraft] Y-Box connections KPA500/K3

2022-09-09 Thread Bob Wilson, N6TV
off, but why bother? Changing bands with one K3 and one KPA500 from N1MM is very quick; no advantage to having two K3 radios unless you configure an SO2R station. 73, Bob, N6TV https://bit.ly/Y-BOX On Fri, Sep 9, 2022 at 2:53 AM Josep via Elecraft wrote: > Hi everybody, > I have a qu

[Elecraft] K3 INTERFACE WITH LDG Z100A

2022-09-04 Thread Bob McGraw
variants). I find nothing to indicate the LDG100Z will interface with the K3. In reviewing the signals on the ACC connector on the K3, I do not find one dedicated to the TUNE function. See page 20 in the manual, ACC(Accessory I/O) 73 Bob, K4TAX Message: 13 Date: Fri, 02 Sep 2022 16:

[Elecraft] T1 antenna tuner

2022-09-04 Thread Bob Cutter via Elecraft
Anyone have an extra one? 72, Bob KI0G Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This

[Elecraft] INRAD W1

2022-08-26 Thread Bob McGraw
each.  Remember, it is always better to attenuate first, than to boost. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 8/26/2022 7:15 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 24 Date: Fri, 26 Aug 2022 20:15:32 -0400 From: David Smith To:"elecraft@mailman.qth.net" Subject: [Elecraft] INRAD W1 Mess

[Elecraft] KIO3 failure mode

2022-08-24 Thread Bob McGraw
protection and grounding is always outside of the structure, never inside. Jim, K9YC and Ward Silver, N0AX in the ARRL book /GROUNDING AND BONDING for the Radio Amateur/ contains a wealth of correct information.  Use this information to defuse "old ham lore" regarding grounding.

[Elecraft] K2 versus K3 specs

2022-07-15 Thread Bob McGraw
Regardless of specs, there is one fellow when asked about the best radio will always answer "it is the one you enjoy using". 73 Bob, K4TAX Message: 7 Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2022 16:44:23 -0400 (EDT) From: brianpepperdine brianpepperdine To:elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft]

Re: [Elecraft] FS - N6TV Y-Box

2022-07-11 Thread Bob Wilson, N6TV
ces the Elecraft AUX cables with standard 15-pin cables and is available in various lengths. 73, Bob, N6TV https://bit.ly/Y-BOX On Mon, Jul 11, 2022 at 11:37 AM wrote: > Why is the Y-Box no longer needed, does the K4 have multiple ACC ports for > amp, tuner, band decoder and other station

Re: [Elecraft] Nifty KX1 & Options Quick Reference

2022-07-04 Thread Bob Cutter via Elecraft
I’ll take it.  7/, Bob KI0G Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Monday, July 4, 2022, 3:52 PM, Lou Laderman via Elecraft wrote: Shack cleaning uncovered an old "Nifty KX1 & Options Quick Reference Guide" (the small one, 2-3/4" x 4"). $1.00 (mostly to cover shipping)

[Elecraft] K3 Synthesizer upgrade kit

2022-07-03 Thread bob fctaz . com
Hello group. I found a pair of K3 synthesizer upgrade kits and have them installed and working. So please disregard by previous post. Thank you, Bob Hughes W7SNR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo

[Elecraft] FW: K3 Synthesizer, KSYN3A

2022-07-03 Thread bob fctaz . com
to didn’t know if a new run was going to happen anytime soon. So as a long shot I thought I would see if by chance any of you might have a pair that I might acquire. Thanks for reading this post. Bob Hughes W7SNR Cave Creek, AZ

[Elecraft] COM port problems

2022-07-01 Thread Bob McGraw
cation and logging application are suspect. The approach is to launch and run only one application at a time.  If it doesn't work, then debug and find out why and get it working before moving on.  Too many variables may take eons to sort out. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 7/1/2022 5:27 PM

[Elecraft] The RIGHT way is to adjust COMP

2022-06-30 Thread Bob McGraw
ents from there. As to others, they can adjust their receivers, their speakers, their hearing aids and a host of other things that will make ones signal sound..err, many different ways.  So which one of the "many different ways" is best?  Likely none of them. 73 Bob, K4T

[Elecraft] K3 data mode not working on 6 meter band NQ3N

2022-06-29 Thread Bob McGraw
I used my K3S on 6M extensively on FT-8 over the Field Day weekend.   I used WSJT-X with the Radio Mode set for Fake IT . For the radio I have DATA MD set to DATA A.  I think this is band specific.  There should be no difference in the set-up for 6M being the same for 160M - 10M. 73 Bob

[Elecraft] Field Day and FT-8

2022-06-27 Thread Bob McGraw
  The same thing is happening in our schools and colleges in order to get desired passing numbers. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 6/27/2022 1:39 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 4 Date: Sun, 26 Jun 2022 13:21:51 -0700 From: Jim Brown To:elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Field

[Elecraft] Field Day and FT-8

2022-06-26 Thread Bob McGraw
level of non technical expertise?  It sure seems so. Then I was off to 80M and 40M for a few FT-8 contacts. No different. WOW!  This is all very disappointing. 73 Bob, K4TAX -- IF ONE EXPECTS COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY TO SOLVE THEIR PROBLEMS, ONE DOESN'T UNDERSTAND COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOG

Re: [Elecraft] [SPAM] K3S - High SWR on 6 Meters

2022-06-15 Thread Bob McGraw K4TAX
Glad the solution was simple. And THANKS for posting your results. I wish others would do the same when their issues are resolved. 73 Bob, K4TAX Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 15, 2022, at 10:25 AM, N4ST - Jim wrote: > > For some reason, my previous post did not show up. > &

[Elecraft] K3S - High SWR on 6 Meters

2022-06-14 Thread Bob McGraw
some random or frequency distant from VFO A?   I suggest setting the WSJT-X Setup to Fake it. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 6/14/2022 7:46 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 6 Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2022 09:37:33 -0600 From: "N4ST - Jim" To:, Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Hig

[Elecraft] KV5J's line of Digital Displays for Elecraft's

2022-06-08 Thread Bob McGraw
I really think NOT! On the other hand..the DELETE key works well and as to the JUNK filter, it works too. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 6/8/2022 10:20 AM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 19 Date: Wed, 8 Jun 2022 10:37:33 +0200 From:"df...@darc.de" To:elecraft@mailm

[Elecraft] KPA1500 reduces power as it gets warmer?

2022-06-06 Thread Bob McGraw
250 watts. Yes, FT-8 is a weak signal mode.  I run near legal limit on 2M to a nice array just to have a weak signal off of the moon.   Low power just won't get it. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 6/6/2022 11:29 AM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: From:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.neton b

Re: [Elecraft] Relocating my KPA-1500 - need cable

2022-06-03 Thread Bob Wilson, N6TV
AMP and RCS-12 controller. If you don't need 5 ft between rig and Y-BOX, replacing it with a 2.5 ft cable will reduce the the total length (and loss) by a little bit. But it will probably won't make any difference. 73, Bob, N6TV _

Re: [Elecraft] Relocating my KPA-1500 - need cable

2022-06-02 Thread Bob Wilson, N6TV
e. I can supply a 2.5' M/M cable from rig to Y-BOX if you need one. On Thu, Jun 2, 2022 at 6:33 PM wrote: > Forgot to add in my reply that I have LAN connectivity at the proposed amp > location, connected directly from the main switch on the other side of the > b

Re: [Elecraft] Relocating my KPA-1500 - need cable

2022-06-02 Thread Bob Wilson, N6TV
A long ethernet or a WiFi to Ethernet extender will provide KPA1500 Remote software connection capability, though you may want to set up your Router to assign a fixed IP address to the KPA1500. KPA1500 Firmware updates still require a local USB cable, but you can temporarily use a WiFi-enabled laptop

Re: [Elecraft] Relocating my KPA-1500 - need cable

2022-06-02 Thread Bob Wilson, N6TV
15 will be connected, but that will be sufficient. I could theoretically make a USB to RJ45 cable that would allow USB connection to the amp. for firmware updates, but the theoretical maximum length if USB 2.0 is about 15', so that may not work well at all. 73, Bob, N6TV https://bit.ly/Y-BOX

Re: [Elecraft] CW, Here I come!

2022-05-31 Thread Bob Cutter via Elecraft
Look on menu for sidetone volume  Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Tuesday, May 31, 2022, 7:02 PM, Richard wrote: For code practice, I tried plugging a straight key into the “KEY” jack on the back of my K3s. I hear a tone when I operate the straight key but the volume is low and I can’t c

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500/KAT500 SOLD

2022-05-31 Thread Bob McGraw
KPA500 / KAT500  has been SOLD. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 5/30/2022 8:52 PM, Bob McGraw wrote: Making room for something else.   I have for sale my personal KPA500-F and KAT500-F.  Includes cables ready to connect to your K3 or K3S.   Both items have the last release of firmware installed. Both items

[Elecraft] KPA500/KAT500 F.S.

2022-05-30 Thread Bob McGraw
Making room for something else.   I have for sale my personal KPA500-F and KAT500-F.  Includes cables ready to connect to your K3 or K3S.   Both items have the last release of firmware installed.  Both items are in excellent condition and include cables and accessories.   Shown on my QRZ page.

[Elecraft] KX3-N1MM

2022-05-29 Thread Bob Cutter via Elecraft
the problem.  N1MM works in Manual VFO mode.  Suggestions? 72, Bob KI0G Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

[Elecraft] [OT ] Specs

2022-05-25 Thread Bob McGraw
Many many radios are loaded with "whistles and bells".   But the better radio is.the one you enjoy using.   If it does everything you wish, then look no further. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 5/25/2022 1:18 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: From: Al Lorona To: Elecraft

[Elecraft] The Dreaded 400 Hz hump

2022-05-20 Thread Bob McGraw
ill consume lots of unnecessary transmitter power not being used for effective communications. 50Hz - 16dB, 100Hz -16dB, 200Hz - 16dB, 400Hz - 9dB, 800Hz - 0dB, 1.6kHz - 0dB, 2.4kHz +0dB, 2.4kHz +3dB, 3.2kHz + 6 dB. Works for me. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 5/20/2022 4:30 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.ne

[Elecraft] Antenna Quandary

2022-05-12 Thread Bob McGraw
Richard: Oh yes, there are many knowledgeable folks on the reflector. I'm not one of them.  HI  HI I would ask of you to better define your needs, objective, concerns, frequency of usage, and such.  It will enlist a lot better and specific answers. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 5/12/2022 9:

[Elecraft] PayPal holding payment. (Follow up)

2022-05-08 Thread Bob McGraw
t does not say all SELLERS are scams.  But it does say that all SCAMS are sellers. Sell you something to get your money, but never get your something, but they get the money. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 5/8/2022 11:18 AM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: PayPal holding payment. (Follow up)

[Elecraft] K3 Preamp

2022-05-08 Thread Bob McGraw
I believe the K3 has one preamp while the K3S has two.    The synth boards have nothing to do with the preamp. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 5/8/2022 11:18 AM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 11 Date: Sat, 7 May 2022 15:40:07 -0600 From: Mike Fatchett W0MU To:elecraft@mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] I need some guidance - KAT500

2022-05-05 Thread Bob McGraw
antennas and frequencies, then when I go to 6M the KAT500 goes automatically to BYPASS mode.    The other bands are selected for "last used" by the Utility. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 5/5/2022 1:49 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 21 Date: Thu, 5 May 2022 07:45:40 -0700 F

[Elecraft] K4D - KPA500 Fault Question + wish

2022-04-24 Thread Bob McGraw
results to an extensive numerical value.  OK so be it.  It is your amp.  I just choose to run mine in the "quiet" mode of NORMAL {and not suck in a load of dust by it running all the time} and allow the control system in the amp to apply the fan and fan speed as so dictated by the software.

[Elecraft] KPA500 Fault Question + wish

2022-04-24 Thread Bob McGraw
urves on their amplifiers.   The results are enlightening. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 4/24/2022 6:48 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 12 Date: Sun, 24 Apr 2022 14:03:55 -0400 From: EMAIL To: Elecraft K4 Group, "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" Subject: [Elecraft] K4D - KPA5

[Elecraft] Various non-ham signals

2022-04-22 Thread Bob McGraw
The following link provides some very interesting data regarding many new and current signals heard on or near the ham bands. https://www.sigidwiki.com/wiki/Category:Military 73 Bob, K4TAX -- IF ONE EXPECTS COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY TO SOLVE THEIR PROBLEMS, ONE DOESN'T UNDERSTAND COMP

[Elecraft] military-intruders-in-ham-radio-bands

2022-04-22 Thread Bob McGraw
Interesting reading.  Also the links are equally interesting. http://www.southgatearc.org/news/2022/april/iarums-newsletter-military-intruders-in-ham-radio-bands.htm 73 Bob, K4TAX -- IF ONE EXPECTS COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY TO SOLVE THEIR PROBLEMS, ONE

[Elecraft] Rig control error with K3S and WSJT-X on 30 meters

2022-04-21 Thread Bob McGraw
bonded to a common point.   I use the station power supply ground terminal for my common point.  Each piece of equipment has a dedicated jumper to this point. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 4/21/2022 7:50 AM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 13 Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2022 22:20:38 -0700 From

Re: [Elecraft] K3 auto transmit - W7RIP

2022-04-19 Thread Bob Wilson, N6TV
-DTR to enable computer-generated CW and PTT keying. If not, set it to OFF-OFF 73, Bob, N6TV On Mon, Apr 18, 2022, 3:51 PM Rip R wrote: > Thanks for the help W0VTT, AB7E, & K6MKF. I tried each advice as I received > it and thought I had it fixed until today. I had been switching out

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